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Portable Hand-Powered Espresso Makers

Minipresso by Wacaco Requires No Electricity or Cartridges

— October 3, 2014 — Art & Design
People who hare trying to cut down on costs when it comes to enjoying a cup of coffee on the go will love the Minipresso. Created by Wacaco, the Minipresso is a portable, hand-powered espresso maker that can easily be kept at one's desk or even in the car with a jolt of java is needed. All the Minipresso needs to work is some water, ground coffee beans and a bit of muscle.

Shaped like a compact capsule, the design of the Minipresso is quite sleek. Yet what makes the Minipresso even more impressive is its price. At a mere $39USD, people will think this a very wise investment. After all, that is about the same price people would spend on about 10 cups of regular coffee at their local Starbucks.
Trend Themes
1. Portable Espresso Makers - Hand-powered and affordable espresso makers allow for coffee-drinkers on the go to brew their own coffee with ease and low cost.
2. Hand-powered Appliances - Electricity-free and ergonomic appliances challenge traditional, electric counterparts with accessibility and affordability.
3. Desk and Car Accessories - Compact and portable devices incorporate dual functionality for work and travel convenience.
Industry Implications
1. Small Kitchen Appliances - The rise of affordable and eco-friendly hand-powered appliances present an opportunity for innovation in the small kitchen appliances industry.
2. Automotive Accessories - Device compatibility with automobiles and accessibility for coffee consumption on-the-go offers potential for growth in the automotive accessories market.
3. Office Accessories - Efficient desk accessories such as portable coffee makers cater to the growing demand for compact and multi-functional devices in the office supplies market.
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